Training Log Archive: Torino

I started in drizzle which eventually stopped. Found 2 passaged under buildings to #1 and was there in a flash. But then made a big mistake to #2 as I saw people passing ahead of me in a passage/stairs I hadn't noticed, so this changed my plans I had anticipated and I forgot to adjust. I didn't cross another building (which also had an underpass!) but went right to the end of the first building and found no flag but a plaza which was not supposed to be there. Caught my mistake quickly but had to go around to the flag and all in all lost at least 60 secs as the two controls were quickly connected taking those 2 underpasses directly. Annoying. Concentated still for the rest of the race but soon I saw (after appr. 8 min.) that it was only a road race with a few flags along the way into the finish and I felt a huge wave of disappointment about this short and non-interesting course with no passing touristic attractions along the way and being already over.
And in the end the course was thrown out bc one gate had been locked which was a viable route choice but not really for us as it depended on the location of the previous control and we didn't use that route. Whoever wanted to was going the long way anyway.

Sprint qualifying at WMOC in Riga. First part through old neighborhood w those infamous apartment buildings that look so uninviting and run-down. Quite easy here and straight forward. Second part was in a park w some climb up to the highest hill in Riga. Very open and easy also, but made a little blunder that cost me 30 secs. I made the A-final which I secretly hoped for but w the si-joint problems I kept having and the tightening of fascia muscles in legs and everywhere, had no idea how I’d run. With some ibu and prolonged stretching I managed a decent running style. Was happy!

Event: World Masters Orienteering Championships 2019
 

Just terrible run; don't know what's the matter with me. Back hurts for quite a while, but still.... depressing. I only feel strong on the bike.

C • Orienteering is a good distraction 4